Daniel Lake near Hannahs Mill: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Daniel Lake sits in Upson County, out in Georgia. It sits in oak and grass. The water covers some 25 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. It ranks high for size among our Upson County listings. Hannahs Mill sits 6.7 miles from the bank. It is 43 miles to Columbus, the nearest city. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Daniel Lake

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Public wildlife records from this area list blackbanded darter, shoal bass, bluegill, greater jumprock and green sunfish. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. On Daniel Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 44°F and July at about 79°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. The season on Daniel Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Lake Ellerbee Number 2, 0.7 miles out. Confirm before you fish Daniel Lake.